NFB announces three-year plan to redefine its relationship with Indigenous peoples
(June 20, 2017) – The National Film Board of Canada has announced a three-year plan outlining a series of commitments that respond to the work…
Articles by Alberta Native News
Alberta Native News – Digital Edition – June, 2017 – National Aboriginal Day Edition
NorQuest College honours its Indigenous Achievers with a special ceremony
by John Copley (ANNews) – On May 23 NorQuest College hosted its second annual Indigenous Achievement Ceremony, a college-launched initiative that recognizes the achievements of…
Celebrate National Aboriginal Day at the Art Gallery of Alberta
by Regan Treewater-Lipes (ANNews) – On June 21, National Aboriginal Day, the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) will be offering FREE admission all day long,…
Celebrate National Aboriginal Day in Alberta and across Canada
(ANNews) – June 21 is National Aboriginal Day across Canada and 2017 marks the 21st year that the event has been celebrated. Initiated in 1996 by then-Governor…
INDSPIRE calls on Canadians to mark Canada 150 + and support Indigenous students
SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER, ON, June 15, 2017 /CNW/ – Indigenous students given financial support for post secondary education have a 96 per cent…
Northern Lakes College responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
(June 2017) – Northern Lakes College is taking an active leadership role by hosting cultural awareness training for staff, students and the general public. On…
First Nations Summit leaders congratulate Canada and AFN on today’s MOU
Coast Salish Territory, Vancouver, British Columbia – Leaders of the First Nations Summit (FNS) are congratulating National Chief Perry Bellegarde and the Assembly of First…
PM Trudeau Signs Agreement with AFN to Ensure Progress on First Nations Priorities
OTTAWA, June 12, 2017 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Confederacy of Treaty 6 responds to Deschamps ruling
June 8, 2017, Maskwacîs Territory: The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations is very pleased with the judge’s decision yesterday in the Court of…